Con Dao National Park recognized in IUCN Green List

Tourists enjoy experiencing green tourism in Con Dao

On the morning of September 24, Mr. Nguyen Khac Pho, Director of Con Dao National Park, said that Con Dao National Park has just been recognized by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) as being on the Green List of protected areas and is being effectively managed.

This is an important milestone affirming that the management and conservation of nature in Con Dao National Park is being implemented effectively and transparently; the rich marine and forest ecosystem and valuable biodiversity values are being sustainably protected and Con Dao is on par with many leading conservation areas in the world in the Green List network.

Tourists participate in releasing baby turtles into the sea at Con Dao National Park. Photo: QUANG VU

The IUCN Green List is a global standard for recognizing protected areas that have achieved successful conservation outcomes. It provides a verification process that ensures certification for areas that meet and maintain 17 criteria and 50 indicators, divided into four areas: good governance; good design and planning; effective management; and successful conservation outcomes.

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has recognized Con Dao National Park in the Green List of effectively managed protected areas. Photo: QUANG VU

The Green List assessment process is carried out by an independent panel of assessors, closely supervised by IUCN. The Green List standards remain globally consistent but are adapted and applied to local contexts. The Green List standards are used to analyze governance gaps so that managers can identify solutions to improve management through performance outcomes.

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Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/vuon-quoc-gia-con-dao-duoc-cong-nhan-trong-danh-luc-xanh-iucn-post814422.html